Meet Indiana's Libertarian Candidate for 9th District U.S. Congress in 2006 and 2008. Dr. Eric Schansberg has been a professor of Economics at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany for 15 years and has written two books on public policy. Dr. Schansberg is an evangelical Christian who has taught Bible studies since 1990. Eric has been married to Tonia since 1995 and is father to four boys— two by adoption and two the more conventional way.

Monday, July 24, 2006

The Top 10 Reasons I should be in any debate with Sodrel & Hill

10.) All three of us are on the ballot.9.) Sodrel and Hill were willing to debate the former Libertarian candidate (a retired farmer)...why not the current Libertarian candidate (an economics professor)?8.) I have spent more time thinking, writing, speaking, and teaching (20-plus years) on national public policy than my two opponents combined.7.) How many people do you know who are really excited about either of my two opponents? How many people would welcome a credible alternative? 6.) The only polling data of which I'm aware: In the Dale Moss/Courier-Journal survey of 624 people, I received 12% of the vote as a write-in candidate (and that, before I was actively campaigning).5.) I have written more books on public policy-- and more articles (academic and popular press)-- than my two opponents combined.4.) I will have gone to at least as many county fairs (all 20) as my two opponents.3.) I would talk about important issues that they don't understand or don't have the political courage to enunciate (e.g., Social Security reform, payroll taxes).2.) I have a Ph.D. in economics and I wrote my dissertation about the congressional labor market.1.) It'll be a lot more fun and exciting for the audience!

About Me

First and foremost, I am saved by God's grace as manifested most clearly through the atoning death of Jesus Christ-- and thus, adopted into His family. As a result, I increasingly seek to extend His grace to others in my daily life. On the home front, I am a husband and father to four young men (two by adoption and two the more conventional way). Professionally, I am an economist who loves to teach and is active in public policy circles. Vocationally, I am an active writer and the author of three books (one on the book of Joshua; two on public policy-- one secular, one Christian). Finally, I am the co-author of a 21-month discipleship curriculum, Thoroughly Equipped (and a lighter 36-week version), for developing competent lay-leaders in the Church. Related to that work, Kurt and I have two books, Enough Horses in the Barn and Roll Up Your Sleeves.